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Kamindu Mendis writes his own story of Sri Lankan excellence

Kamindu Mendis sets Bradman-type numbers in his early Test career to expose disrespectful talk of England’s future plans

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root steers nervy England to victory in first Test against Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 ensured England wrapped up victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root guides England to battling win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford

Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chased down 205 to win by five wickets.

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford

England were 82 for three at tea in pursuit of 205.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood

The tourists reached 291 for six at lunch, an increasingly handy lead of 169.

The Independent UK

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of fourth-day's play in first Test against Sri Lanka

England fast bowler Mark Wood will not participate in the fourth day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford due to a thigh injury, as announced prior to the start of play on Saturday.

The Times of India

England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to triumph in first Test – as it happened

Joe Root anchors the fourth innings run chase as England seal opening Test win against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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England’s Mark Wood to miss day four against Sri Lanka due to thigh injury

Wood left the field just two balls into his 11th over on Friday evening and, after being assessed by medical staff, has been advised to rest.

The Independent UK

1st Test: Jamie Smith hits maiden Test century to put England in command against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: England found themselves on the brink of victory against a resilient Sri Lankan side on the third day of the first Test at Old Trafford. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, who reached 204-6 in their second innings, they held a slender lead of just 82 runs…

The Times of India

Bell backs Smith to be ‘world-class’ performer after first England century

‘He showed his class,’ said Sri Lanka’s batting coach after England’s Jamie Smith reached 111 on day three of first Test with Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push

Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test

The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer.

The Independent UK

Angelo Mathews regains some pride after Sri Lanka caught cold by England

Angelo Mathews couldn’t reproduce his come-from-behind century from 10 years ago, but at least showed some steel after tourists’ poor start

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead

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The Independent UK

Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka

Smith made 111 for his first international hundred.

The Independent UK

Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control

Smith was able to make his first Test century.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith’s maiden Test ton puts England in control against Sri Lanka

England were dismissed shortly before lunch for 358, boasting a sizeable lead of 122.

Dynamite News

A look at highest score by men's Test debutant batting at No. 9

Sri Lanka debutant Milan Rathnayake broke a 41-year-old Test record by putting up the highest score by a batter at the number 9 spot against England in Manchester. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India

EXPLAINED: Why Sri Lanka and New Zealand will have a rare six-day Test in September

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month has been allocated six days with a rest day included to accommodate country's presidential election.

The Times of India

Watch: KL Rahul gears up for red-ball season with a batting session

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul, who recently returned to the Indian cricket team, is gearing up for the red-ball season. He made his comeback in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. This was his first game since playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series in September

NEW DELHI: During the upcoming presidential election, Sri Lanka will play host to New Zealand for a two-match Test series, the country's cricket board announced on Friday.

The Times of India

'I like simplicity of his technique': Kumar Sangakkara on England's Harry Brook

MANCHESTER [UK]: Legendary Sri Lankan batter Kumar Sangakkara praised young England batter Harry Brook for his "simplicity of technique", saying that he loves watching the youngster bat.

The Times of India

1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236.

The Guardian - UK

Smith’s white-ball chances talked up after impressing for England in first Test

Jamie Smith may line up for England’s white-ball team against Australia next month after the keeper impressed in the longest format against Sri Lanka

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith carries England clear of Sri Lanka on rain-hit day two of First Test

Hosts on course despite top of the order failing to fire

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